Director Technology and Sustainability; E6115

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Job Description

Director Technology for Impact and Sustainability (E6115) - 260282 : MGT-C70

The Director Technology for Impact & Sustainability plays a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director across two growing, mission-driven departments (Humanitarian Technologies & Technology for Sustainable Climate) focused on applying technology for social impact and climate sustainability. This individual is responsible for operational execution, strategic alignment, partnership engagement, financial oversight, contract management, and organizational growth across the Technology for Impact portfolio.

In addition to leading shared operations and growth functions across both departments, the Director serves as the primary staff leader for the Technology for Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO), providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, partnership development, and execution of climate technology initiatives, programs, events, and its committees and subcommittees. This role serves as a key advisor to the Senior Director, helping to translate strategic objectives into scalable programs and ensuring the efficient management of people, processes, budgets, and external relationships.

The Director will play a central role in the growth, sustainability, and visibility of the department's work. The Director will directly supervise 4+ direct reports while providing leadership and direction for the continued growth and effectiveness of both functions.

• Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across Humanitarian Technologies and Climate Tech, scaling systems and processes for organizational growth.
• Lead the identification, design, incubation, and execution of new strategic initiatives across Humanitarian Technologies and Technology for Sustainable Climate, ensuring the continued growth, relevance, and sustainability of both departments in alignment with emerging sector needs, organizational priorities, and external opportunities.
• Manage contracts and procurement processes; coordinate with legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management across both portfolios, including planning, tracking, and reporting for multiple initiatives.
• Develop and manage partnerships with internal IEEE units and external organizations (industry, academia, NGOs) to support programmatic growth and alignment.
• Lead the development and coordination of marketing, branding, and outreach strategies for both departments, in partnership with communications teams.
• Ensure consistent and compelling visibility of the departments’ work across internal and external platforms (e.g., reports, social media, website, events).
• Oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of impact metrics across programs to assess outcomes, demonstrate value, and inform decision-making.
• Support strategic planning cycles and portfolio management, ensuring alignment with IEEE’s organizational vision and values.
  
  Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Director, providing analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations on key organizational decisions.
• Lead the overall strategy, growth, governance, and execution of the Technology for Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO), ensuring alignment with IEEE priorities and long-term climate technology objectives.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to TSCMO volunteer leadership, overseeing subcommittees, working groups, annual planning processes, reporting requirements, and committee effectiveness.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy for TSCMO, including new initiatives, strategic partnerships, sponsorship opportunities,…